By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 29, 2024
A support magistrate who previously served as the supervising attorney at the Department of Social Services may handle child support cases filed after the magistrate's departure from the agency, provided there is no substantial connection between the circumstances underlying the prior proceeding and the facts and legal issues presently before the magistrate. If such connection exists, disclosure or disqualification is required.
6 minute read
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 28, 2024
On these facts, the judge is not required to disqualify from a contentious criminal case, notwithstanding the defense counsel's claims of bias, provided the judge determines they can be fair and impartial.
7 minute read
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 27, 2024
A judge who is a candidate for election or re-election may publicly identify themselves as "pro choice" or "pro life" during the applicable window period, provided the judge also makes clear that they will decide all cases fairly and impartially and in accordance with governing law.
6 minute read
By Adolfo Pesquera | February 27, 2024
A former CEO alleges Jackson Walker and Kirkland knew of a judge's relationship with a partner "and used it to profit" by bringing tens of millions of dollars through the "Jones'-Freeman conduit."
5 minute read
By Bill Mathesius | February 27, 2024
"The 'chilling effect' imposed upon an otherwise estimable exercise of judicial discretion by a judge is monumental and will serve to further crimp an already daunting judicial atmosphere," writes retired Superior Court Judge Bill Mathesius.
6 minute read
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 26, 2024
A part-time judge may serve on a public hospital board, notwithstanding the board's statutorily delineated inspection, investigative, and reporting functions.
6 minute read
By Michael A. Mora | February 26, 2024
"This judge is lucky to escape with the recommended public reprimand given the volume of such unresolved cases, even after multiple meetings with the chief judge about clearing the backlog," said Andrew Berman, an ethics expert not involved in the matter.
3 minute read
By Michael A. Mora | February 26, 2024
"This judge is lucky to escape with the recommended public reprimand given the volume of such unresolved cases, even after multiple meetings with the chief judge about clearing the backlog," said Andrew Berman, an ethics expert not involved in the matter.
3 minute read
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 25, 2024
A part-time town justice may not serve as counsel to the town planning board in the town where the judge sits.
5 minute read
By Adolfo Pesquera | February 23, 2024
The commission held that the judge failed to rule on motions in a timely matter in one case and was ordered by a court of appeals to rule on the case motions through two writ of mandamus opinions.
3 minute read
Presented by BigVoodoo
Women, Influence & Power in Law UK Awards honors women lawyers who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession.
Daily Business Review honors attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in Florida.
Consulting magazine is proud to recognize this unique group of movers and shakers at our annual Rising Stars of Profession awards.
Seeking Estate Administration Attorney for busy boutique office. Huge upside potential and growth opportunity.NYS Bar Admission and relevan...
COLE SCHOTZ P.C.TRUSTS & ESTATES ADMINISTRATION PARALEGAL - NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK OR FLORIDA OFFICE:Prominent NJ based law firm with mult...
Wall Street law firm with diverse business practice seeks transactional attorney with at least 4 years of experience. Must have solid experi...
Professional Announcement
Frederick D. Miceli has joined the firm as Of Counsel
Professional Announcement
